| The world of computer security is a | | | | secure and free of spy ware and ad ware, with |
| fascinating aspect and 2007 is not going to | | | | their Spy Sweeper software which I highly |
| be any different, but it will be more | | | | recommend. Webroot also offers a great |
| interesting with the release of Microsoft | | | | firewall that your computer should not be |
| Vista. | | | | without. Go to AME Computers Spyware and |
| | | | Malware page for more information on these |
| Large companies are looking to tighten the | | | | great products. |
| noose around those bad hackers, consumers | | | | |
| are demanding more security and more privacy | | | | Another good move toward security and spam is |
| for there home computers, and who wouldn't, | | | | that there are some ISP's that are offering |
| credit card fraud and identity theft has not | | | | free spam filters, this helps cut down on the |
| decreased it has only increased. | | | | amount of junk mail reaching your inbox. The |
| | | | newer version of Outlook has built in junk |
| Hackers who like to hack into bank accounts | | | | mail filter, but what's the point in having a |
| are going to have a harder time doing that. | | | | filter if you have to go and filter through |
| Some online banking companies are asking | | | | the spam filter that Outlook provides. |
| there customers to take a further step in the | | | | |
| login process when logging into there bank | | | | The flip side to all of this is the cost to |
| accounts. For example, some banks are asking | | | | consumers. Spyware and viruses can cost |
| there customers to enter their user ID on one | | | | companies, and the average consumer thousands |
| page and then enter their password on the | | | | of dollars a year. Companies implementing new |
| next page; this makes it more difficult for | | | | security hardware pass on those expenses to |
| hackers. But don't ever feel like you are | | | | there customers, so it is not good for the |
| safe, keep your guard up and don't fall for | | | | consumer or the business. Microsoft Vista |
| any phony emails that ask you to go to a fake | | | | operating system has some built in features |
| look a like bank website and enter your user | | | | to help keep you safe; however there still |
| name and password. If you do get one of those | | | | may be a need for third party software to |
| fake emails call your bank first, and ask | | | | protect against spyware and viruses. |
| them if they sent you the email, and you can | | | | |
| also forward the email to the banks technical | | | | It's a never ending battle between the good |
| support team. | | | | guys like Webroot and Lava Soft and the bad |
| | | | guys like the hackers and spammers. Do your |
| Thanks to companies like Webroot there are | | | | part and fight the good fight. |
| programs that can help you keep your computer | | | | |